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a case of some delicacy, Written by Stephanie (4/19/2010 2:38 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Being related, penned by CarolTS

I had always assumed that Mr. Bennett let his wit have full play at the elder Mr. Collins expense. Without the wit to get back verbally at Mr. Bennett, he simply decided to stay angry and avoid him. I can see Mr. Bennett's pride in his own intellect causing him to make a slower cousin the butt of his jokes. A habit he got into early and honed for his own family, perhaps...

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Mr. Collins Cheryl (4/18/2010 11:47 p.m.)

Servility and Self-Importance KatharineW (4/20/2010 4:41 p.m.)
Cheryl, I was going nan duval (4/19/2010 8:58 p.m.)
Some respect for his generosity; parallel with Mr Willoughby Tom P2 (4/19/2010 7:19 p.m.)
- I agree with Robbin's interpretation. Connie (4/20/2010 11:18 a.m.)
  - And he follows that statement speaking about Elizabeth's dowry Graciela (4/20/2010 3:23 p.m.)
    - How much more violence do you want?? CarolTS (4/20/2010 7:18 p.m.)
- I think he deserves some credit Barbara (4/19/2010 9:46 p.m.)
  - I posted something similiar below that he offered marriage AnnetteJ (4/20/2010 8:35 a.m.)
  - if encouraged to read and improve himself by such an example Stephanie (4/19/2010 10:19 p.m.)
Mr Bennet and Mr Collins Sr. Cheryl (4/19/2010 10:30 a.m.)
- Being related CarolTS (4/19/2010 12:53 p.m.)
  - a case of some delicacy, Stephanie (4/19/2010 2:38 p.m.)
Yes BarbaraB (4/19/2010 10:23 a.m.)
Yes, be merciful with Mr. Collins because.... jeffrey (4/19/2010 9:57 a.m.)
- He is only 25, actually nfm Kathleen Glancy (4/19/2010 10:09 a.m.)
  - So, will Mr. Collins improve with maturity or not? jeffrey (4/19/2010 12:18 p.m.)
    - Which is P&P4, Jeffrey? I am thinking that the first AnnetteJ (4/19/2010 12:57 p.m.)
      - Pemberley numbering system Line (4/20/2010 9:20 a.m.)
      - But Mr. Collins in there CarolTS (4/19/2010 1:00 p.m.)
Feeling sorry for Mr. Collins Line (4/19/2010 8:33 a.m.)
- earnest endeavour to demean myself with grateful respect Stephanie (4/19/2010 11:02 a.m.)
  - Further Info BarbaraB (4/19/2010 4:06 p.m.)
    - failed to contradict as a most scandalous falsehood Stephanie (4/19/2010 9:55 p.m.)
    - Two of those strokes of good fortune may be linked Tom P2 (4/19/2010 6:37 p.m.)
    - Wow - interesting statistics! CarolTS (4/19/2010 4:41 p.m.)
      - He's fortunate that Mr. Bennet has no sons Graciela (4/19/2010 6:15 p.m.)
  - Good. Connie (4/19/2010 12:53 p.m.)
- I too noticed that passage for probably the first time in my AnnetteJ (4/19/2010 8:59 a.m.)
  - Mr Collins at school Kathleen Glancy (4/19/2010 10:05 a.m.)
  - Mr. Collins' behavior Anne-Marie (4/19/2010 9:57 a.m.)

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